We are having our first week of high temperatures for the summer. With a few days of temps near or over 90, it has been quite hot in New England. While the kids have been busy keeping cool with dips in the pool and ice cream for dessert, there have been different approaches for the adults.
Unfortunately for us, afternoons are spent working instead of floating in the pool. However, we do have the luxury of central air, so there shouldn’t be too much pity for us. In the evenings while the kids enjoy a dish of chilling ice cream, my husband and I have opted for an ice cold beverage.
Using a martini shaker can help to create a cool sensation. In order to serve a well made martini, the beverage needs to be shaken for about 30 seconds. Shaking for this duration of time should produce a substantial amount of condensation on the shaker as your beverage becomes delightfully cold. Just holding the shaker will lower your temp!
So, for the sake of keeping cool, I have used my martini shaking skills and created a strawberry beverage for my husband and me. The drink is kept light with seltzer and has its sweetness tempered by a pinch of lemon juice. A perfect adult replacement for ice cream!
Strawberry-tini
1-1/2 oz. strawberry vodka
1-1/2 oz. strawberry liqueur
1/2 oz. lemon juice
berry seltzer
Fill a martini shaker with ice. Add vodka, liqueur, and lemon juice, and shake well (30 seconds). Strain into martini glass, and fill with seltzer.
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